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A182 EJF

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,426 mi
Last recorded11,426 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA182 EJF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 11,426 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside jacking point corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 11,426 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside jacking point corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 10,296 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine misfire

Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

light scratches on windscreen

n/s/r brake dragging

rear brake balance poor

Fail 2 Jun 2006 7,644 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine idle poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F jacking point crushed

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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A182 EJF is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A182 EJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A182 EJF registered?

A182 EJF is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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